Larry Feinberg
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Franklin: "A republic, if you can keep it."
Franklin: "A republic, if you can keep it."
New poll reveals which political party has a 5-point advantage ahead of November elections
The poll also showed that supporting Trump and his policies could undermine Republicans’ chances in the election.
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The poll also showed that supporting Trump and his policies could undermine Republicans’ chances in the election.
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New poll reveals which political party has a 5-point advantage ahead of November elections
Democrats hold a 5-point advantage over Republicans with just over a month to go before the midterm elections
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September 22, 2026 at 11:16 AM
New poll reveals which political party has a 5-point advantage ahead of November elections
The poll also showed that supporting Trump and his policies could undermine Republicans’ chances in the election.
www.pennlive.com/politics/202...
The poll also showed that supporting Trump and his policies could undermine Republicans’ chances in the election.
www.pennlive.com/politics/202...
Brian Fitzpatrick is the least loyal House Republican. But he still votes with Trump and the GOP most of the time.
Fitzpatrick’s Democratic challenger, Bob Harvie, has lambasted the Bucks County Republican as a “rubber stamp” for Trump.
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Fitzpatrick’s Democratic challenger, Bob Harvie, has lambasted the Bucks County Republican as a “rubber stamp” for Trump.
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Brian Fitzpatrick is the least loyal House Republican. But he still votes with Trump and the GOP most of the time.
Fitzpatrick’s Democratic challenger, Bob Harvie, has lambasted the Bucks County Republican as a “rubber stamp” for Trump. Here’s what the numbers show.
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September 22, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Brian Fitzpatrick is the least loyal House Republican. But he still votes with Trump and the GOP most of the time.
Fitzpatrick’s Democratic challenger, Bob Harvie, has lambasted the Bucks County Republican as a “rubber stamp” for Trump.
www.inquirer.com/politics/nat...
Fitzpatrick’s Democratic challenger, Bob Harvie, has lambasted the Bucks County Republican as a “rubber stamp” for Trump.
www.inquirer.com/politics/nat...
Congressional leaders warn White House against adding controls over NIH grants
Leaders of the House and Senate appropriations committees on Monday admonished the White House for its attempts to impose political controls on scientific research.
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Leaders of the House and Senate appropriations committees on Monday admonished the White House for its attempts to impose political controls on scientific research.
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Congressional leaders warn White House against adding controls over NIH grants
Leaders of the House and Senate appropriations committees on Monday admonished the White House for its attempts to impose political controls on scientific research.
www.inquirer.com
September 22, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Congressional leaders warn White House against adding controls over NIH grants
Leaders of the House and Senate appropriations committees on Monday admonished the White House for its attempts to impose political controls on scientific research.
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Leaders of the House and Senate appropriations committees on Monday admonished the White House for its attempts to impose political controls on scientific research.
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City health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Philadelphia
The possible Philadelphia exposures come as Pennsylvania is experiencing the worst measles outbreak in the country.
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The possible Philadelphia exposures come as Pennsylvania is experiencing the worst measles outbreak in the country.
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September 21, 2026 at 7:25 PM
City health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Philadelphia
The possible Philadelphia exposures come as Pennsylvania is experiencing the worst measles outbreak in the country.
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The possible Philadelphia exposures come as Pennsylvania is experiencing the worst measles outbreak in the country.
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This swing state Republican keeps distancing himself from Trump. It may not save him in the midterms
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This swing state Republican keeps distancing himself from Trump. It may not save him in the midterms
It’s hard to imagine a Republican who’s done more to draw a sharp contrast with the president than Brian Fitzpatrick.
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September 21, 2026 at 12:26 PM
This swing state Republican keeps distancing himself from Trump. It may not save him in the midterms
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Trump's Education Funding Maneuvers Were Illegal, Judges Rule www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Trump's Education Funding Maneuvers Were Illegal, Judges Rule
Judges ruled in suits about teacher-training grant cancellations and withheld education research money.
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September 21, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Trump's Education Funding Maneuvers Were Illegal, Judges Rule www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Zoren: Coltrane events bursting in Philly area at his 100th birthday
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Zoren: Coltrane events bursting in Philly area at his 100th birthday
Plus Matt Cord unretires, divas delight audiences and the passing of Mackie and Max
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September 21, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Zoren: Coltrane events bursting in Philly area at his 100th birthday
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Don’t mourn. Organize.
If Philadelphia can move the Barnes, we can save the Academy.
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If Philadelphia can move the Barnes, we can save the Academy.
save-the-academy.org#signup-form
Save the Academy of Natural Sciences
Don't mourn — organize. The museum's last public day is Sunday, Sept 27. Ten things you can do today.
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September 20, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Don’t mourn. Organize.
If Philadelphia can move the Barnes, we can save the Academy.
save-the-academy.org#signup-form
If Philadelphia can move the Barnes, we can save the Academy.
save-the-academy.org#signup-form
Bookstores are so back in the Philly area. Booksellers say it’s a backlash to all that doomscrolling.
Sellers say screen fatigue, a hunger for community, and a desire to support local businesses are fueling the surge.
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Sellers say screen fatigue, a hunger for community, and a desire to support local businesses are fueling the surge.
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Philadelphia's bookstores are booming, with readers seeking an 'escape'
Across Greater Philadelphia, bookstores are back. Sellers say screen fatigue, a hunger for community, and a desire to support local businesses are fueling the surge.
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September 20, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Bookstores are so back in the Philly area. Booksellers say it’s a backlash to all that doomscrolling.
Sellers say screen fatigue, a hunger for community, and a desire to support local businesses are fueling the surge.
www.inquirer.com/business/ret...
Sellers say screen fatigue, a hunger for community, and a desire to support local businesses are fueling the surge.
www.inquirer.com/business/ret...
This swing state Republican keeps distancing himself from Trump. It may not save him in the midterms
apnews.com/article/fitz...
apnews.com/article/fitz...
This swing state Republican keeps distancing himself from Trump. It may not save him in the midterms
It’s hard to imagine a Republican who’s done more to draw a sharp contrast with the president than Brian Fitzpatrick.
apnews.com
September 20, 2026 at 12:26 PM
This swing state Republican keeps distancing himself from Trump. It may not save him in the midterms
apnews.com/article/fitz...
apnews.com/article/fitz...
News Outlets Express Solidarity After Trump Bars Some Reporters
Some Democrats said President Trump’s ban was an attempt to control the press and distract voters as Republicans face deep challenges in the midterm elections.
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Some Democrats said President Trump’s ban was an attempt to control the press and distract voters as Republicans face deep challenges in the midterm elections.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/u...
News Outlets Express Solidarity After Trump Bars Some Reporters (Gift Article)
Some Democrats said President Trump’s ban was an attempt to control the press and distract voters as Republicans face deep challenges in the midterm elections.
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September 19, 2026 at 11:30 PM
News Outlets Express Solidarity After Trump Bars Some Reporters
Some Democrats said President Trump’s ban was an attempt to control the press and distract voters as Republicans face deep challenges in the midterm elections.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/u...
Some Democrats said President Trump’s ban was an attempt to control the press and distract voters as Republicans face deep challenges in the midterm elections.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/u...
City Council to explore options to save Academy of Natural Sciences
The governing body plans to hold hearings to develop alternatives that could keep the institution open and protect its collections.
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The governing body plans to hold hearings to develop alternatives that could keep the institution open and protect its collections.
www.phillyvoice.com/city-council...
City Council to explore options to save Academy of Natural Sciences
The governing body plans to hold hearings to develop alternatives that could keep the institution open and protect its collections.
www.phillyvoice.com
September 19, 2026 at 2:37 PM
City Council to explore options to save Academy of Natural Sciences
The governing body plans to hold hearings to develop alternatives that could keep the institution open and protect its collections.
www.phillyvoice.com/city-council...
The governing body plans to hold hearings to develop alternatives that could keep the institution open and protect its collections.
www.phillyvoice.com/city-council...
PA's Commonwealth Charter Academy Update: PA Court Called It Bad Faith, Their Report Cards Call It Worse
CCA is bringing in more tax dollars than ever, and it isn't translating into better outcomes for the students those dollars are supposed to serve.
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CCA is bringing in more tax dollars than ever, and it isn't translating into better outcomes for the students those dollars are supposed to serve.
www.rockthecapital.com/post/a-pa-co...
PA's Commonwealth Charter Academy Update: PA Court Called It Bad Faith, Their Report Cards Call It Worse
Last September, I told you about PA Commonwealth Charter Academy's (CCA) wall of secrecy: the empire of real estate, the $8.9 million advertising blitz, the $120 million surplus, and the legal battle ...
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September 19, 2026 at 12:52 PM
PA's Commonwealth Charter Academy Update: PA Court Called It Bad Faith, Their Report Cards Call It Worse
CCA is bringing in more tax dollars than ever, and it isn't translating into better outcomes for the students those dollars are supposed to serve.
www.rockthecapital.com/post/a-pa-co...
CCA is bringing in more tax dollars than ever, and it isn't translating into better outcomes for the students those dollars are supposed to serve.
www.rockthecapital.com/post/a-pa-co...
Moniteau continues dealing with cyber charter payments
For a public school district like Moniteau, just a single student opting to instead attend a charter school can impact the district’s budget by tens of thousands of dollars.
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For a public school district like Moniteau, just a single student opting to instead attend a charter school can impact the district’s budget by tens of thousands of dollars.
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Moniteau continues dealing with cyber charter payments
CHERRY TWP — For a public school district like Moniteau, just a single student opting to instead attend a charter school can impact the district’s budget by tens of thousands of dollars.
At a previou...
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September 19, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Moniteau continues dealing with cyber charter payments
For a public school district like Moniteau, just a single student opting to instead attend a charter school can impact the district’s budget by tens of thousands of dollars.
www.butlereagle.com/20260915/mon...
For a public school district like Moniteau, just a single student opting to instead attend a charter school can impact the district’s budget by tens of thousands of dollars.
www.butlereagle.com/20260915/mon...
Right-wing operative brags that this Big Tech billionaire controls Pa. Republicans
A political operative funded by Jeffrey Yass bragged about the influence the Big Tech billionaire has over the Pa. Republican Party.
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A political operative funded by Jeffrey Yass bragged about the influence the Big Tech billionaire has over the Pa. Republican Party.
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Jeffrey Yass ally brags about control over Pa. GOP
A political operative funded by Jeffrey Yass bragged about the influence the Big Tech billionaire has over the Pa. Republican Party.
keystonenewsroom.com
September 19, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Right-wing operative brags that this Big Tech billionaire controls Pa. Republicans
A political operative funded by Jeffrey Yass bragged about the influence the Big Tech billionaire has over the Pa. Republican Party.
keystonenewsroom.com/news/politic...
A political operative funded by Jeffrey Yass bragged about the influence the Big Tech billionaire has over the Pa. Republican Party.
keystonenewsroom.com/news/politic...
We must fight for our children — and our beloved institutions — before they are gone
While a museum’s closure hardly equates to the losses our city has suffered from gun violence, we must be serious about preserving institutions where children flourish.
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While a museum’s closure hardly equates to the losses our city has suffered from gun violence, we must be serious about preserving institutions where children flourish.
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We must fight for our children — and our beloved institutions — before they are gone | Opinion
While a museum’s closure hardly equates to the losses our city has suffered from gun violence, we must be serious about preserving institutions where children flourish.
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September 19, 2026 at 12:12 PM
We must fight for our children — and our beloved institutions — before they are gone
While a museum’s closure hardly equates to the losses our city has suffered from gun violence, we must be serious about preserving institutions where children flourish.
www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
While a museum’s closure hardly equates to the losses our city has suffered from gun violence, we must be serious about preserving institutions where children flourish.
www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
Philadelphia leaders continue push to save Academy of Natural Sciences
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Philadelphia leaders continue push to save Academy of Natural Sciences
PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — The push to save Philadelphia’s Academy of Natural Sciences is continuing as city leaders call for more discussion about the museum’s planned closure. Councilmember At-L…
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September 19, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Philadelphia leaders continue push to save Academy of Natural Sciences
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Jeffrey Yass ally brags about control over Pa. GOP
A political operative funded by Jeffrey Yass bragged about the influence the Big Tech billionaire has over the Pa. Republican Party.
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September 18, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags on
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September 16, 2026 at 10:17 AM
House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags on
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Pa. election 2026: Where Perry, Stelson stand on tax policies, affordability, and jobs www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/09... via @SpotlightPA
Election 2026: Where Perry, Stelson stand on the economy
The candidates in PA’s 10th Congressional District differ on tariffs and the war in Iran, which have contributed to increases in the price of groceries and gas.
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September 16, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Pa. election 2026: Where Perry, Stelson stand on tax policies, affordability, and jobs www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/09... via @SpotlightPA
With 4 dead, Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak is nation’s worst in decades
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With 4 dead, Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak is nation’s worst in decades
Pennsylvania's measles outbreak has claimed four lives, making it the deadliest in the U.S. in more than 30 years.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:55 AM
With 4 dead, Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak is nation’s worst in decades
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The Iran war is costing taxpayers up to $3 billion per month as Democrats make it a top campaign issue in Pa. districts
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The Iran war is costing taxpayers up to $3 billion per month as Democrats make it a top campaign issue in Pa. districts
A new CBO report, requested by Philly Democratic Rep. Brendan Boyle, reveals the cost of the Iran war, an issue that is reverberating with voters in Pennsylvania.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:39 AM
The Iran war is costing taxpayers up to $3 billion per month as Democrats make it a top campaign issue in Pa. districts
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Jalen Hurts donated $600,000 for AC at Philadelphia’s largest high school
Fifty-two Philadelphia schools lack air conditioning. The Eagles' star quarterback will cool the auditorium at Northeast High, and said he wants to give more.
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Fifty-two Philadelphia schools lack air conditioning. The Eagles' star quarterback will cool the auditorium at Northeast High, and said he wants to give more.
www.inquirer.com/education/ja...
Jalen Hurts donated $600,000 for AC at Philadelphia’s largest high school
Fifty-two Philadelphia schools lack air conditioning. The Eagles' star quarterback will cool the auditorium at Northeast High, and said he wants to give more.
www.inquirer.com
September 16, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Jalen Hurts donated $600,000 for AC at Philadelphia’s largest high school
Fifty-two Philadelphia schools lack air conditioning. The Eagles' star quarterback will cool the auditorium at Northeast High, and said he wants to give more.
www.inquirer.com/education/ja...
Fifty-two Philadelphia schools lack air conditioning. The Eagles' star quarterback will cool the auditorium at Northeast High, and said he wants to give more.
www.inquirer.com/education/ja...
Trump’s Name Must Stay Off Kennedy Center, Judge Rules
A federal judge told center officials at a hearing that he would not approve a plan to inscribe President Trump’s name on the building. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/a...
A federal judge told center officials at a hearing that he would not approve a plan to inscribe President Trump’s name on the building. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/a...
Trump’s Name Must Stay Off Kennedy Center, Judge Rules (Gift Article)
A federal judge told center officials at a hearing that he would not approve a plan to inscribe President Trump’s name on the building.
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September 15, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Trump’s Name Must Stay Off Kennedy Center, Judge Rules
A federal judge told center officials at a hearing that he would not approve a plan to inscribe President Trump’s name on the building. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/a...
A federal judge told center officials at a hearing that he would not approve a plan to inscribe President Trump’s name on the building. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/a...
Trump’s Effort to Assert Control Over Elections Continues, Despite Court Loss
President Trump has launched a broad, governmentwide effort to take more control of state-run elections and sow doubt about the outcome.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/u...
President Trump has launched a broad, governmentwide effort to take more control of state-run elections and sow doubt about the outcome.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/u...
Trump’s Effort to Assert Control Over Elections Continues Despite Supreme Court Loss (Gift Article)
President Trump has launched a broad, governmentwide effort to take more control of state-run elections and sow doubt about the outcome.
www.nytimes.com
September 15, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Trump’s Effort to Assert Control Over Elections Continues, Despite Court Loss
President Trump has launched a broad, governmentwide effort to take more control of state-run elections and sow doubt about the outcome.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/u...
President Trump has launched a broad, governmentwide effort to take more control of state-run elections and sow doubt about the outcome.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/u...